Travel Checklist

The Essentials

• Passport (and visa if required)
• Frequent Flyer Cards
• Emergency Information
• Currency
• Credit Cards
• Travel Insurance
• Personal Identification
• Copy of Tickets/Passport, etc.
• Special Event Reservations
• Health Documentation
• Hotel Reservations
• Cell Phone

Day to Day

• Clothes
• Raincoat/Umbrella
• Shoes (dressy and comfortable)
• Hat
• Camera, Lenses, Film/Memory
• Battery Chargers
• Water Bottle
• Hand Sanitizer/Towelettes
• Guide Books and Maps

Travel Bags

• Main Travel Bag
• Daypack/Duffel/Carry-On
• Money Belt
• Daily bag

Toiletries

• Comb/Brush
• Toothbrush/Paste
• Antiperspirant
• Soap
• Lotion
• Makeup
• Razors/Shaving Cream
• Hair Dryer
• Towel/Washcloth
• Travel Bottles (for liquids)

Before You Leave

• Advise Bank of future foreign credit card use
• Arrange for mail to be picked up or stopped
• Advise home alarm company
• Turn off water
• Arrange for pet and plant care
• Leave house key and itinerary with a neighbour
• Empty refrigerator
• Unplug appliances
• Lower thermostat (if no pets)
• Turn off hot water heaters
• Lock all doors and windows
• Pre-pay bills
• Reconfirm flights with airline